Eva Mendes Calvin Klein ad banned for being too racy

I have clearly been living in New York for too long. I’ve just become jaded and unable to be shocked. Because I just watched Eva Mendes’ new advertisement for Calvin Klein’s Secret Obsession and didn’t think anything of it. But apparently the ad is so racy that it’s been banned from American television. There is a teeny bitof nipple at a few points, but my eyes must be getting worse because I didn’t see anything all that offensive. But I guess it’s still just way too shocking for any of us to even think about viewing.

What a waste. Spoilsport American TV network bosses have banned this advert featuring EVA MENDES for being TOO sexy. In the steamy commercial for Calvin Klein's Secret Obsession perfume, the gorgeous actress writhes topless on a bed.

Eva admitted she was “thrilled” that the ad was considered too saucy for US broadcast. Eva, 33, said: “I love it. That means the ads are totally Calvin, totally provocative and a little controversial.” She continued: “In the commercial you’ll see me rolling around in bed a lot, that’s basically all I do. I have been a fan of Calvin Klein’s Obsession ads since I can remember.” She added: “I love to feel super-feminine. I love dresses and skirts and dislike jeans. I think what makes a woman sexy is confidence.”

Creative Director of the advert Fabien Baron said: “This country really needs a new president — this country is so messed up. It’s such a joke and it’s quite upsetting, frankly, how hypocritical this country has become. It’s OK for children to see people killed by guns? Spreading a little love right now would be a good idea. She is being a little sexy, but they are not provocative.”

[From The Sun]

While I’d totally agree that this country needs a new president, I seriously doubt George Bush had much to do with the banning of these ads. A new head of the FCC would be nice. This has a lot more to do with some overly-restrictive government body that’s had nothing to do since Nipplegate officially wrapped up a few weeks ago.

I can kind of understand why this shouldn’t be shown on Nickelodeon and maybe during certain hours where young children are most likely to be watching television. But I don’t think it’s that sensationally raunchy that it needs to be banned altogether.

Here is the video; it’s obviously sorta SFW.